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Home Daily News Yale Law promotes deputy dean, will be second… Law Schools Yale Law promotes deputy dean, will be second woman in dean role By Julianne Hill December 22, 2025, 10:19 am CST Yale Law School has named its new dean, effective Feb. 1, 2026, the university announced Friday. (Photo from Shutterstock) Yale Law School has named its new dean, effective Feb. 1, 2026, the university announced Friday. Cristina M. Rodríguez, currently the law school’s deputy dean, becomes second woman to work in that role at the law school tied for first place in the 2025 U.S. News &…
Dubai is saying hello to 2026 in glittering style, with 48 fireworks displays lighting up the cityIf there’s one thing everyone is looking forward to right now, it’s the new year. And in Dubai, that NYE countdown comes with an extra layer of sparkle: fireworks across a number of locations in the city.And obviously in a city that does things big, one huge firework display isn’t going to tick the box. Instead, Dubai is rolling out 48 fireworks displays to welcome in 2026.If you want to catch the glittering displays, these are all the spots across Dubai to head to…
Getty ImagesStock image of a residential street in Suriname’s capital, ParamariboNine people including five children have been stabbed to death on the outskirts of Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, police have said.Another adult and child were taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the attack, city police said in a statement.Officers were called to an address on a road leading out of the capital on Saturday night, where they detained a male suspect after shooting him in the leg. He was also taken to hospital for treatment and is under police guard.Local media has suggested the man was suffering from mental…
Brigitte Bardot, the 1960s French actress who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later an animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.Bardot died on Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals.Speaking to The Associated Press, he gave no cause of death and said no arrangements have yet been made for funeral or memorial services. She had been hospitalized last month.Bardot became an international celebrity as a sexualized teen bride in the 1956 movie And God Created…
Home Daily News Our 11 favorite Instagram posts from 2025 Year in Review Our 11 favorite Instagram posts from 2025 By Jackson A. Thomas December 22, 2025, 10:39 am CST It’s been another riveting year in the legal industry and for our coverage at the ABA Journal. And just like that, 2026 will be here before we know it. Over the last year, we’ve featured on our Instagram page myriad photos and videos. Check out some of our favorite Instagram posts from 2025 below, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we did! Write a letter to the…
From new visit visas to revised sponsorship rules and Golden Visa service updatesAs we head into 2026, several UAE visas are set to undergo reforms. Amendments announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security include new visit-visa categories and changes to existing sponsorship requirements. Golden visa holders, there are a few service updates for you, too.New UAE visit-visa categoriesUnder the revised system, the UAE has introduced four new visa categories. Artificial intelligence specialists | available for single or multiple entry, and sponsored by licensed AI-focused entities Entertainment | Visitor’s visa for those looking to participate in…
Widespread tributes have been shared for Bahram Beyzai, a giant of Iranian cinema and theatre, who has died aged 87 in the US.The front pages of Iranian newspapers mourn his loss, with opposition voices and those who look back fondly on the Shah era also paying homage to Beyzai.Prince Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, described his passing as “a great loss for the the art and culture of our country”.Although Beyzai’s later films were banned in the 1980s by the Islamic regime that toppled the Shah, a number of senior figures in the current…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was next in line to become the faith’s president, has died. He was 85.Holland died early Saturday morning from complications associated with kidney disease, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on its website.Holland, who died in Salt Lake City, led a governing body called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles,…
Home Daily News Retired prosecutor files lawsuit against… Trials & Litigation Retired prosecutor files lawsuit against New York City over Skadden Arps protest December 22, 2025, 11:12 am CST Retired prosecutor David O’Keefe conducts his protest against Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in April. (Photo from O’Keefe’s Dec. 18 lawsuit) A retired prosecutor filed a lawsuit last week in federal court against New York City and Brookfield Properties alleging that he was wrongfully arrested while protesting in a public space against Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. The protest was over the law firm’s deal with President Donald Trump…
If you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve in Dubai, take note of these crucial road closuresWith New Year’s Eve just around the corner now, the Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a few road closures for the celebrations starting from 4pm on December 31.Those looking to head off to the magical celebrations of Downtown Dubai to ring in 2026 at a fancy restaurant or to catch the stunning Burj Khalifa firework display are advised to start their trips early and to use public transportation wherever possible.The Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) stated that a few roads in Dubai…